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anticipation

[an-tis-uh-pey-shuhn] / ænˌtɪs əˈpeɪ ʃən /




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Global markets were mixed as U.S. futures largely gained, with anticipation of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s comments overshadowed by the dollar’s continued selloff.

From The Wall Street Journal

Maros Sefcovic, the EU's trade chief, told AFP he scours through newspaper headlines each morning in anticipation of "what else might happen".

From Barron's

“Not a fan of shots? Don’t worry. The anticipation is the worst part.”

From Literature

“That anticipation of higher refunds has become a key factor for many bullish assertions among investors,” said Steve Sosnick, chief strategist at Interactive Brokers.

From MarketWatch

Investors who had bought into the sector in anticipation of the U.S. government taking stakes have done well.

From MarketWatch